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U.S. House — District 1 — Michigan 2026

Upper Peninsula & Northern Lower 2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. Grades reflect each candidate's public record on life, family, religious liberty, the Second Amendment, limited government and fiscal responsibility.

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Candidates

AJack BergmanRepublican

Incumbent U.S. Representative, retired three-star Lt. General (USMC). Bergman served 40 years in the Marine Corps including combat deployments. Elected to Congress in 2016. Sits on Armed Services Committee. Strong conservative voting record across all categories.

LifeAFamilyAReligious libertyA2nd AmendmentALimited gov’tBFiscalB

FCallie BarrDemocratic

Attorney and former high school English teacher from Traverse City. Born and raised in Traverse City and Cheboygan with five-generation family roots. Graduated from Central Michigan University (secondary education) and University of Michigan Law School. Military spouse whose husband served in USMC in Iraq and Afghanistan. Previously ran against Bergman in November 2024. Campaign focuses on healthcare access, affordable housing, women's rights, and gun violence prevention.

LifeFFamilyFReligious libertyD2nd AmendmentFLimited gov’tFFiscalF

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